Plant out mature sage plants in March, April or May
Harvest
Approx 10 - 11 weeks from germination, then year-round afterwards
Month by month
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Harvest
How to Sow
Fill pots or cell trays with compost and pat down to firm the soil
Make a small well in the soil with your finger approx 1cm deep
Place a couple of seed well spaced per cell or small pot
Cover with compost, lightly pat down and water
Sage can take up to 3 weeks to germinate, so be patient!
Plant Care
After 5-6 weeks, the seedlings can be separated and translated into larger pots to mature before going outside
After another 2 weeks, the individual sage plants can be transplanted direct to a soil bed outside in its final position
AllotMe’s Tips
Sage is an extremely hardy herb and can survive fairly harsh conditions, but watch out for powdery mildew. To avoid this, keep the soil moist and away from extreme heat conditions
Regularly check the leaves for pests, and remove by hand if spotted